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C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

fein hacken
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

Mitglieder
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Mitglieder arbeiten zusammen, um die Rekrutierungsentscheidungen abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

von Hand; mit körperlicher Anstrengung;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Die Daten wurden manuell in das System eingegeben.
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

Muskatblüte
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Eine Prise Muskatblüte fügt dem Dessert Wärme hinzu.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

Regal über dem Kamin
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Sie stellte Familienfotos auf das Regal über dem Kamin.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionieren
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben beschlossen, sich zu fusionieren, um ihren Marktanteil zu erhöhen.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

Mann
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
Der Mann half dem Kind, die Straße zu überqueren.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

Massaker
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Die Armee massakrierte die unschuldigen Zivilisten.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

immatrikulieren
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Sie hat sich letztes Jahr an der Universität Oxford eingeschrieben.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Mosaik
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Die Decke der Kirche war mit einem wunderschönen Mosaik geschmückt.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

Modifikation
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Der Plan erforderten eine Modifikation.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

Mikrometer
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
Der Ingenieur benutzte ein Mikrometer, um die Dicke des Drahtes zu messen.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

Modifikationen
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA-Modifikationen ermöglichen verbesserte Merkmale in Nutzpflanzen.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Malati-Rebe bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit süß riechenden Blumen.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Äußerst sorgfältig und genau in der Aufmerksamkeit auf Details
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Ein sorgfältiger Forscher überprüft jedes Detail, bevor er es veröffentlicht.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

haupt
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
Der Hauptgrund für seinen Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

missbrauch
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
Die missbräuchliche Verwendung von sozialen Medienprofilen kann Beziehungen schädigen.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodisch
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Ihre melodische Stimme fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

Milbe
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
Die Matratze war mit Staubmilben befallen.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

Mikrowelle
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Sie erhitzte das übrig gebliebene Pizza im Mikrowellenofen für zwei Minuten.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

unordentlich
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sein Zimmer war so unordentlich, dass er seine Schlüssel nicht finden konnte.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

in der Zwischenzeit
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
Das Essen wird in einer Stunde fertig sein; in der Zwischenzeit können wir fernsehen.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

Masochist
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Er wurde ein Masochist genannt, weil er schwierige Herausforderungen genoss.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

gesprenkelt
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Die gesprenkelte Haut der Schlange half ihr, sich mit dem Waldboden zu vermischen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

Modifikator
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Im Ausdruck „very cold“ ist „very“ ein Modifikator von „cold“.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

kurzsichtig, eingeschränkte Sicht
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Die myopische Strategie des Unternehmens führte zu langfristigen Verlusten.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

schädlich; verleumderisch
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Er verbreitete schädliche Gerüchte über seinen Kollegen.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

Magnolie
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Der wunderschöne Magnolienbaum blühte im Frühling mit rosa Blumen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

fröhlich
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

Magier
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Der Magier zog einen Hasen aus seinem Hut.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

Manguste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Die Manguste griff schnell die Kobra an, um ihre Jungen zu schützen.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

monatlich
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Mitarbeiter erhalten ihr Gehalt monatlich.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Sein Mangel an Erfahrung wird seine Beförderung beeinträchtigen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

handellich
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
Die Stadt wuchs schnell aufgrund ihrer handellichen Aktivitäten.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

Gemeinheit; Geiz
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Seine Gemeinheit gegenüber den armen Kindern schockierte alle Nachbarn.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

Mitra
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
Der Bischof setzte die Mitra während der Zeremonie auf seinen Kopf.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

multifunktionale Informationsrahmen
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
Digitale Kompetenz beinhaltet den Aufbau multifunktionaler Informationsrahmen.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

verwandeln
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmeln
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Er murmelte eine Entschuldigung, bevor er ging.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

Bewegung; Aktion des Bewegens
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
Das Auto war während der Reise in ständiger Bewegung.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
Das modulare Design ermöglicht eine einfache Anpassung und Skalierbarkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

matschig
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Die Kinder kamen mit matschigen Schuhen zurück, nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

verhätscheln
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Eltern sollten vermeiden, ihre Kinder zu sehr zu verwöhnen.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

Mönch
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Der Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Meditation.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

warnend
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Sein warnender Ton machte alle vorsichtig bezüglich ihres nächsten Schrittes.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

matte
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Matte ab, bevor Sie eintreten.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

alltäglich
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Sie versuchte, ihrer alltäglichen Routine durch Reisen zu entkommen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

beweglich; tragbar; versetzbar
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Das Mobiliar ist beweglich, sodass wir den Raum leicht neu anordnen können.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

Maske
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Masken können vor verschmutzter Luft schützen.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

verderben
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
Die Feier wurde durch schlechtes Wetter verdorben.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

Meditation
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Sie praktiziert jeden Morgen Meditation, um ihren Tag in Ruhe zu beginnen.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montieren
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Sie planen, eine Kamera an der Wand zu montieren.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Mäßigung
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Er trinkt Wein in Maßen.
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

Muslim
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Er ist ein gläubiger Muslim.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.